Test & Validation Coordination Engineer (M/F/D)

Valeo; Czechowice-Dziedzice; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (Medicover)

Medicover Benefit platform access

Additional health and life insurance

On-site canteen and social benefits

Development opportunities through in‑h

Internal/external training

Job summary

Valeo is a global technology company actively shaping the mobility of the future. At our Czechowice-Dziedzice plant, we manufacture and innovate powertrain components with a strong focus on efficiency and emissions reduction.

You will lead engineering governance, validate designs, and interact with customers on test content in a dynamic, international environment. The role demands an engineering mindset, solid automotive or lab experience, and clear communication in English (B2/C1).

Qualifications

• Technical university degree in Engineering (Bachelor's or higher).
• Experience in Automotive or Laboratory environments with leadership potential.
• English proficiency at B2/C1.
• Knowledge of quality methods (8D, PDCA-FTA, 5 Why).
• Strong communication and leadership under project pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and control activities per CPM flow.
• Review requirements to ensure 100% alignment with targets.
• Lead engineering discipline validation reviews and perform calculations, simulations, and tests.
• Define budgets and resource needs, monitor spending to meet milestones.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customer on test/validation content.
• Report progress and technical/timing risks to Product Tech Manager.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency (B2/C1)

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering

Job description

Valeo is a global technology company designing breakthrough solutions that reinvent mobility. We are a key automotive partner for car manufacturers and new mobility players worldwide. Our vision? To create greener and safer mobility through solutions focused on intuitive driving and the reduction of CO2 emissions. We are a leader in our business sectors and recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies.

At the Valeo plant in Czechowice-Dziedzice, we manufacture powertrain systems that support fuel consumption reduction and lower emissions—including starters, air throttles, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, electromechanical actuators, and innovative electric drives.

Your Responsibilities

• Engineering Governance: Plan, monitor, and control activities according to internal design rules and the CLEAN Project Management (CPM) flow.
• Design & Validation Oversight: Ensure robust design and validation in line with economic targets. You will review internal and customer requirements to ensure 100% alignment.
• Technical Leadership: Prepare and lead Engineering Discipline validation reviews. Perform or support complex calculations, simulations, and coding for acceptance tests.
• Budget & Resource Management: Establish detailed breakdowns of activities, identify resource and equipment needs, and strictly monitor spending to meet milestones and allowed budgets.
• Customer Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for the customer regarding the Test and Validation content.
• Escalation & Reporting: Report progress and esk[??] technical or timing risks to the Product Technical Manager/Leader.

Requirements

• Education: Technical university degree in Engineering (Bachelor's or higher)
• Experience: Solid background in Automotive or Laboratory environments (leadership experience or high potential is key).
• English: Autonomous/Professional level (B2/C1)
• Quality Toolkit: knowledge of documentation and quality methods (8D, PDCA-FTA, 5 Why).
• Leadership Traits: Excellent communication skills, high flexibility, and the ability to manage both people and processes under project pressure.

We Offer

• Employment in an international automotive company with high work standards and an innovative environment.
• Benefits:
  • Private medical care (Medicover).
  • Access to the Medicover Benefit platform (sports, culture, shopping).
  • Additional health and life insurance.
  • On-site canteen and social benefits.
• Development opportunities through participation in internal and external training.
• The chance to have a real impact on the development of modern automotive technologies and road safety.